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72 Challenger Power to Manual Disc Brakes? #1687934 10/19/14 06:08 PM 10/19/14 06:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,570 San Francisco Ca SCATPK OP master
SCATPK OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,570 San Francisco Ca	Posting for a buddy of mine who wants to swap the factory power unit to manual setup. Anyone done this and if so what master works properly, and what other parts required if any?

Re: 72 Challenger Power to Manual Disc Brakes? [Re: SCATPK] #1687935 10/19/14 10:13 PM 10/19/14 10:13 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT	You need an E-body manual push-rod, firewall stiffening plate and manual master cylinder. I stock all of these parts. As far as I know, I am the only source for a repro E-body manual firewall stiffening plate. http://www.doctordiff.com/brakes/components-en/ Contact info

Re: 72 Challenger Power to Manual Disc Brakes? [Re: DoctorDiff] #1687936 10/20/14 05:11 PM 10/20/14 05:11 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,570 San Francisco Ca SCATPK OP master
SCATPK OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,570 San Francisco Ca	Quote: You need an E-body manual push-rod, firewall stiffening plate and manual master cylinder. I stock all of these parts. As far as I know, I am the only source for a repro E-body manual firewall stiffening plate. http://www.doctordiff.com/brakes/components-en/ Is the master you have available the newer style and if so any issues with leaking from the caps? I have a master that looks similar to the pics on your website on my dart and the caps seep fluid. I appreciate your reply to my questions.

Re: 72 Challenger Power to Manual Disc Brakes? [Re: SCATPK] #1687937 10/20/14 07:44 PM 10/20/14 07:44 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,442 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,442 It's a dry heat	Rockauto shows a manual disc brake master cylinder for a 1974 Challenger.

Re: 72 Challenger Power to Manual Disc Brakes? [Re: SCATPK] #1687938 10/21/14 12:42 AM 10/21/14 12:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT	Yes, I stock the newer style 1 1/32" and 15/16" bore aluminum master cylinders. If your caps leak, I recommend replacing them with a pair of Dorman # 42044. Contact info

Re: 72 Challenger Power to Manual Disc Brakes? [Re: DoctorDiff] #1687939 10/22/14 02:01 AM 10/22/14 02:01 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,570 San Francisco Ca SCATPK OP master
SCATPK OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,570 San Francisco Ca	Thanks for the info guys! What size master would be best for minimal braking effort.

Re: 72 Challenger Power to Manual Disc Brakes? [Re: DoctorDiff] #1687940 10/22/14 06:14 AM 10/22/14 06:14 AM
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 113 PA Sir Valiant member
Sir Valiant member Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 113 PA	Quote: You need an E-body manual push-rod, firewall stiffening plate and manual master cylinder. I stock all of these parts. As far as I know, I am the only source for a repro E-body manual firewall stiffening plate. http://www.doctordiff.com/brakes/components-en/ I don't see the E body manual pushrod??

Re: 72 Challenger Power to Manual Disc Brakes? [Re: SCATPK] #1687941 10/22/14 09:06 AM 10/22/14 09:06 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,030 JAX FLA Curt super stock
Curt super stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,030 JAX FLA	Smaller bore master cylinders equals less effort, but also requires more travel. Curt Oh yeah...THAT'S gonna leave a mark!

Re: 72 Challenger Power to Manual Disc Brakes? [Re: Sir Valiant] #1687942 10/22/14 03:44 PM 10/22/14 03:44 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT	I don't list the E-body adjustable push rod on my web-site. If you are interested, please call for more information. Contact info

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